Accident Procedures - Contact Metcalfes for advice

What to do if You Have a Road Traffic Accident

Stay Calm!
Stop if there is any injury or damage to any person, vehicle or property (including dogs, cattle, sheep and horses).
Switch off your engine.
Unless anyone in your car is seriously injured, leave your car and go with your passengers (if any) to a place of safety.
Give your name, address, vehicle registration and insurance details to the police or to anyone else who you believe may need them.
Do not admit liability if asked if the accident was your fault.
Take down the other driver's details. If they refuse to give you this information, take a note of their vehicle registration number and contact the police immediately.
If possible, take the name and address of any person who saw the accident, or who can confirm the position of the vehicles involved.
If you are injured and you are unable to get these details, do not worry, but make sure an ambulance and the police are contacted immediately.
Keep a disposable camera in the car (use a camera phone if you have one) to photograph the damage, position of the vehicle(s) and all other road markings and signs.